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Joy by Jean Patou — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Jean Patou· 1935· Eau de Toilette

Joy

Name: Joy by Jean Patou
Brand: Jean Patou
Rating: 7.88 (2637 reviews)

7.92.6KTypically ~$102

Mostly rose and green notes, warmed by civet.

FloralGreenSpicyWoodyAnimal

Perfumer: Henri Alméras

Scent profile

Top notes

Rose Green notes Tuberose Ylang-ylang Aldehydes Peach

Heart notes

Jasmine Rose Lily of the valley

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Jean Patou· 1953

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

SpringDayDate nights

When

Winter

77%

Spring

100%

Summer

82%

Fall

88%

Day

100%

Night

93%

Where

Office

85%

Casual

94%

Date

100%

Club

59%

Formal

94%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

44%